The brief was to use the assigned new collection: Maple Island (a beautiful grouping of pinecones and maple leaves and aspen trees)
I ended up making 60 units and 6 different blocks in 4 sizes.
1" finished (4 Patch and Offset)
2" finished (4 Patch and Offset)
3" finished (4 Patch)
4" finished (4 Patch)
Look at those teeny 4 Patches on the back - a key to the tool's precision is to spin and press the seams or intersections.
*I used the extra Technique Sheet for Offset Four Patch using the same tool. The Offset or uneven blocks add extra interest and pizzazz to the regular Four Patches. I made regular and offset Four Patches that finished at just ONE inch!!! See those little 4 patches in regular and the double 4 Patches (offset).
I was really impressed with the accuracy I achieved using the Four Patch Square Up tool even working with those tiny pieces.
To see more of the new Island Batik Collections and what my fellow ambassadors are making with them and the Studio 180 Design Rulers/Tools AND to have chances to win new Island Batik fabrics, follow along with this month's Blog Hop. Some of the other ambassadors are doing giveaways too (links below).
WEEK 1
May 1
Susan Deshensky, Lady Blue Quilts
Randi Jones, Randi’s Roost
May 2
Elita Sharpe, Busy Needle Quilting
Mania Hatziioannidi, Mania for Quilts
May 3
Brittany Fisher, Bobbin with Brittany
Pamela Boatright, Pamela Quilts
May 4
Denise Looney, For the Love of Geese
Connie Kauffman, Kauffman Designs
May 5
Blog Hop Round-Up Week 1 and Giveaway
WEEK 2
May 8
Reed Johnson, Blue Bear Quilts
Sandra Starley, Textile Time Travels - you are here - leave a comment for the Giveaway!
May 9
Gail Sheppard, Quilting Gail
Lana Russel, Lana Quilts
May 10
Emily Leachman, The Darling Dogwood
Claudia Porter, Create with Claudia
Anorina Morris, Samelia’s Mum
May 11
Brenda Alburl, Songbird Designs
Jennifer Thomas, Curlicue Creations
May 12
Blog Hop Round-Up Week 2 and Giveaway
WEEK 3
May 15
Victoria Johnson, Forever Quilting for You
Maryellen McAuliffe, Mary Mack Made Mine
Leah Malasky, Quilted Delights
Lisa Pickering, Lisa’s Quilting Passion
May 16
Sarah Pitcher, Pitcher’s Boutique
Renee Atkinson, Pink Tulip Quilting
May 17
Preeti Harris, Sew Preeti Quilts
Suzy Webster, Websterquilt
Lisa Pickering, Lisa’s Quilting Passion
May 18
End of Blog Hop + Final Round Up
You are right that the offset blocks really do add great interest to this piece! I always admire quilts that have so much to look at ...yours is a beauty! (I'd be tickled to play with your small pieces of scraps!)
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty. I love all the different blocks. It makes the runner very interesting to look at. These fabrics are very beautiful.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing. this is so pretty
ReplyDeleteI love the look. These fabrics are beautiful. Jmikebalou (at) aol (dot) com
ReplyDeleteI love this collection so very much! The greens and blues just glow together. I like what you did with the ruler, too. All those different sizes and the variation, and the teeny tiny blocks! Amazing. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection and quilt, Sandra! I love the variations of your blocks, especially the disappearing four patch and tiny tiny blocks!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I like those tine squares.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful fabric line, Sandra. And I love the tiny 4-patch blocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous line this is, and your variety of blocks really highlights that!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! And those tiny squares add so much interest and keep the eye moving. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. I love these colors.
ReplyDeleteYou had an absolutely beautiful collection to work with; this is so serene and you simply enhanced that with your pattern. Beautiful.
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